Toyota Tacoma

"Turning radius is pretty large making which makes low-speed maneuvering some what clumsy'"

"Love the V-6 power and only wish I had gotten 4 wheel drive also. Disappointed that rust is becoming more prevelant and paint is fading. Windows and locks are starting to act up also."

"Good acceleration, but poor clutch action and clumsy handling. very reliable."

"the differential lock has really come in handy in serious backroad driving or weather- 4 wheel without the hassel"

"Seems a bit underpowered for double cab"

"I added a camper to the truck so the miles per gallon is less than when empty. I would get more like 24 miles per gallon without the camper."

"It rides rough, and is a bit uncomfortable on long rides."

"Toyotas are GREAT!"

"Slow to accelrate, even with 6-cyl engine."

"Acceleration is adequate. Overall, however, it never fails."

"It is still very responsive."

"Peppy V6 which was a nice upgrade from the previous 4cyl. Good transmission, shifts are short and precise. Handling is good for a vehicle of this size, steering is responsive and quick."

"it performs the way I want it to. It accelerates like a truck and handles like a truck which is what I want in a truck. I do wish the bed was longer, I could haul more. But it will do. Thanks Toyota."

"the V6 seems weak, acceleration is more poor. Mileage is less than expected. Handles well."

"Drives like a truck. No great acceleration even with 6 cylinders."

"VERY DEPENDABLE. STILL WORTH MOST OF WHAT I PAID FOR IT AFTER 137000 MILES. GOT WHAT I EXPECTED. GAS PETAL NOT USER FRIENDLY AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT VERY SMOOTH WHEN STARTING UP A HILL. PETAL GOES TO FULL ACCELERATION RIGHT AWAY."

"BEST body style Toyota ever made for handling off road adventures."

"Engine still very strong and handles well"

"Decent MPG, Looks great and quiet."

"Still as responsive as it was when I bought it new in 2003."

"With AWD feel very comfortable safety-wise, especially during winter months."

"For a 12 year old truck the engine is still running great. Very little issues over the years. However, shocks and body have taken a beating but expected for the age."

"This is one of the most reliable vehicles we have ever owned. My husband does not pamper the truck in any way, and often gets behind in regular maintenance.... nonetheless, this truck has never had any major issues and it runs great."

"Good acceleration and handling"

"Even with a small truck camper on it, it handles and accelerates fine."

"drives ok"

"Low maintenance. Reliable."

"The Tacoma is our around town vehicle. It does a good job meeting our requirements."

"The four cylinder combined with the automatic provides for poor acceleration."

"With the AC fan on high, it is noticeably loud."

"uncomfortable driving position. I do not have cruse control. I have a base truck and the rear end is light weight and will spin rear wheels very easily on wet pavement."

"Current very hot weather shows limitation of the Air Condition cooling ability."

"The cab is small and at times feels tight. Some wind noise can be heard but overall happy with vehicle"

"The seats and ride are pretty standard and acceptable. The only complaint I have with the drive is a real tendency for the rear end to swerve (slide out) when the road makes a somewhat sharp turn to the right. This swerve also happens when hitting small bumps."

"Ride is a little harsh until you put some weight in the back. Still amazingly quiet for a vehicle with over 100,000 miles"

"Seats very comfortable. Noise level acceptable. Ride very good."

"good little pickup, styling, body, mileage. ride noise is high, but tolerable"

"I like the ride"

"It is a truck, so it is not extremely quiet or luxurious, but it is perfectly fine and comfortable. (Unless you are a princesses sitting on a pea.)"

"For a truck, seats are comfortable; noise is not loud and ride is good."

"Good seat position for driver and passenger. Manual adjustments are adequate. Back seats are a bit cramped and not great for long trips, but remember it's a small pickup truck. Adequate padding and decent driver lumbar support. Good driving position with great visibility out of the cab. Controls and displays are well located, except for the clock, which is hidden behind the wiper control stalk. A bit noisy, but that is improved by more car-like tire tread selection. Firmness of suspension keeps you aware that it's a truck."

"Relatively rough riding - more so when 4 wheel drive is engaged. Seats seemed designed for average build individuals. Road noise is moderate."

"Seats are not holding-up. They seem to be collapsing. Ride is good, noise not bad. My truck is holding-up well for the mileage."

"The regular cab is very small. I should have considered a larger cab to have a place to put grocery bags or a backpack. There is a lot of road noise when travelling fast on the highway."

"Toyota has some of the best seats in the industry. Both of my pick ups had/have SR5 option which gives you nice cloth bucket seats with very good back support."

"road noise is really bad"

"The seats are quite comfortable; the ride is that of a truck, now of a car, i.e., you feel the bumps in the road more. Ditto the noise level."

"I've gotten comments over the years from passengers that they didnt believe/feel they were riding in a truck. Very comfortable seats and suspension is car like."

"Toyota builds great front seats."

"Ride is rougher and noisier than I would like."

"Horribly stiff ride, and you can feel every bump in the road. Sometimes it feels like hard bumps get sent right through the dash board."

"Loud bang when driving over uneven payment."

"There are many people out there that seem to think a truck is supposed to ride and handle like a car, so if you want a car buy one, but if you want a truck expect it to ride like a truck. It's made that way for a reason."

"I like the seats because I can sit upright without the headrest pushing my head and neck forward, as happens with newer cars."

"This pickup is not particularly powerful (it's a 4 cylinder) and drags a bit when going uphill, but it's never had a serious problem that has cost me significant money in the 12 years I've owned it (it has just over 100,000 miles on it). And the gas mileage is pretty fair at 25 miles per gallon. It's just a regular cab and doesn't have many bells or whistles (which I didn't want), but it has been a steady and consistent performer."

"We live in Anchorage, AK, 3 miles off pavement. This vehicle gets me where I need to go in any conditions. It's been extremely reliable with decent maintenance. I can push through snow because it's high off the ground and has good power. I carry gear and garbage on a regular basis and it is large enough to handle most cargos. It's a truck, so is not a machine built for comfort, but I accept that based on its other virtues. I do wish that it got better mileage."

"Unassailable reliability. I have spent virtually nothing on this truck other than normal wear and tear (about 2500. Beyond normal wear and tear)"

"gas milage below expectations. Time clock hard to see."

"It's a truck and does truck stuff well."

"It has been very reliable."

"very reliable; however, I hadn't thought about the height of the tailgate. It's 30" where loading docks are 24, so every time I need to put things in the back I need to strain my back."

"THIS LITTLE TRUCK GETS 22 TO 25 MPG DRIVING AROUND TOWN AND NEAR 30 ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TOYOTA MECHANICS CHECK ALL SYSTEMS EVERY TIME I GET AN OIL CHANGE AND AT 50000 MILES STILL DO NOT NEED BRAKES, ETC REPLACED."

"No frills, just good transportation for the cost."

"Small pickup, original cost ~$14,000, excellent fuel economy (5-speed manual, smallest 4 cylinder engine), reliable. Noisy above 60 mph, not suitable for long-distance travel, great around town (more than 27 mpg in the summer)."

"It holds it's value very well."

"Great engine"

"Great vehicle. Had it since Day 1. Would buy again."

"High price. Very reliable. Spartan interior."

"It was expensive, $28,000 new but the Tacoma is holding its value well. Could sell for $10 to $12,000 now. After 14 years my red paint's clear-coat is failing."

"14 years and looks and drives great"

"Reliable and long lasting"

"Almost 15 years old and still worth a third of what I paid for it. Very low cost of ownership. Regular maintenance and one headlight and an oxygen sensor. Not bad."

"For the original price paid, it is still running quite well after 14 years."

"I bought it new on sale. Had a choice of either one and chose the red one. Paid cash and felt we had a good buy."

"Holds it's value. Bought new because used ones with less than 50K miles are disproportionately expensive"

"Extremely Reliable."

"299000 miles and still going, very few repairs over life of truck so far"

"VERY DEPENDABLE. STILL WORTH MOST OF WHAT I PAID FOR IT AFTER 137000 MILES. GOT WHAT I EXPECTED. GAS PETAL NOT USER FRIENDLY AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT VERY SMOOTH WHEN STARTING UP A HILL. PETAL GOES TO FULL ACCELERATION RIGHT AWAY."

"14 years old with 165k miles and very little required beyond routine wear parts replacement (tires, battery, wiper blades, brake pads, O2 sensor). I plan to keep driving it for several more years. Great for small hauling and for my commute. It made many 200-mile trips hauling stuff to and from my daughter's college and her apartments after graduation. Not fancy, but a reliable beast of burden."

"I have over 310,000 miles that is value. I do give it pretty regular maintenance which explains why is runs so well. But it was built well."

"When I purchased this vehicle, I paid about $200 more than I paid for a 1998 Toyota Tacoma with basically the same features. So I believe I got good value from it. In addition, other than problems with the clutch master cylinder needing to be replaced I have had no significant problems."

"It hasn’t needed a lot of repair- just maintenance. It’s really held it’s value."

"At $14,000 this pickup has been very reliable with great gas mileage around town (25 mpg average). Poor acceleration with smallest 4-cylindrical engine and 5-speed manual. Too noisy for interstate travel at 75 mph. Primary use is around town hauling groceries and garden stuff."

"Other than a couple recalls this vehicle was never subject to repair for 13 years and over 80000 miles."

"Great vehicle had since new still feel comfortable taking it off road and it has almost 200000 miles"

"It's been a great truck. Good value."

"Have had this truck for 14 years. Very reliable. I take it to the dealer and have them do the recommended routine maintenance. Have not had any problems with the truck ."

"Extreme reliability."

"My Tacoma is a good value because I bought it new 14 years ago and it is still being used as my daily driver. It looks good, drives well, and barely has any squeaks or rattles. I have only had to do routine maintenance and replace a few things along the way."

"Good basic truck for a good price. It's dependable and holds it's value. I have had very minimal issue s with it, though I'll admit I haven't put many miles on it. It has a small pop up truck camper on it at all times, which reduces the gas mileage but it rides very well."

"Only have 65000 miles on it, but it has been very reliable."

"Very few issues for over 13 years of driving. It pulls a boat and trailer well. Very reliable."

"Rear seating is adequate. Prerunner has had great value with no notable mechanical problems"

"very reliable"

"A low price basic truck that performs well in small truck duties."

"It's holding it's value and performs well."

"It simply does what I want: transportation, light hauling, and it seems to run forever without problems."

"The only thing I wish regarding that vehicle is that it got MUCH better mileage. On the other hand, as a 4WD work horse it's terrific!"

"Pretty good value"

"Steadfast, durable, keeps on trucking..."

"The dash clock is located behind the washer arm, cannot see it without leaning/bending over. It should have been located over farther on dash."

"looks,hauling ability,kept value amazingly,performance,reliable"

"Not too big and small enough to make manuevering easy. Newer trucks are getting to large which makes parking harder."